Candidate Profiles?

Pariah · January 22nd, 2007, 08:49 AM

Is there a good site out there with presidential candidate (even speculative candidates) profiles? I'm looking for fairly in-depth insights: background, voting record, issue stances any historical lobby connections, etc...

Thanks!

abomb · January 22nd, 2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Is there a good site out there with presidential candidate (even speculative candidates) profiles? I'm looking for fairly in-depth insights: background, voting record, issue stances any historical lobby connections, etc...

Thanks!

I've read a lot of stuff on wikipedia that has been pretty informative.

Louis · January 22nd, 2007, 09:24 AM

http://ontheissues.org/John_Edwards.htm

Links to John Edwards but you can look up any of our elected leaders.

Great info on their voting record.

AZZenny · January 23rd, 2007, 07:28 AM

Isn't it time for a 2008 Presidential subforum??

Divide Et Impera · January 23rd, 2007, 07:29 AM

Hmmm. Someone else suggested that some time back. I just can't seem to recall who it was....

Pariah · February 23rd, 2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis

http://ontheissues.org/John_Edwards.htm

Links to John Edwards but you can look up any of our elected leaders.

Great info on their voting record.

That's an interesting site, but so much seems dated.

What I'd really like to have is a spreadsheet type thing, with the biggie issues summarized for each candidate...I've been searching all morning, but can't find a single depository of information like that.

CardLogic · February 23rd, 2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

That's an interesting site, but so much seems dated.

What I'd really like to have is a spreadsheet type thing, with the biggie issues summarized for each candidate...I've been searching all morning, but can't find a single depository of information like that.

Start one in the 2008 Presidential Election subforum.

krepitch · February 23rd, 2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CardLogic

Start one in the 2008 Presidential Election subforum.

Ha ha...we have to change two of them, so you guys come up with an idea for the second one and we'll talk.

jenna2891 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:08 PM

http://votesmart.org/index.htm

not exactly what you're looking for, but helpful nonetheless.

jenna2891 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:09 PM

if someone makes a list of all the candidates, i could throw a spreadsheet together. also, what should be considered in the "big issues" list?

jenna2891 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:13 PM

actually, it seems vote smart does have a good little breakdown. it lists all announced and possible candidates, with link to each of their individual info.

http://votesmart.org/election_presid...php?type=alpha

Pariah · February 23rd, 2007, 12:48 PM

Jenna, if you put that spreadsheet together you would A) be a hero, and B) have waaaaayy too much free-time.

My first pass on the issues (in no particular order) would look something like this:

Economy/Jobs
Taxes/Budget
Social Security
Health Care
Abortion
Gay Rights
Immigration
Iraq
National Defense

jenna2891 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Jenna, if you put that spreadsheet together you would A) be a hero, and B) have waaaaayy too much free-time.

that would be the thing that tips you off?

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Originally Posted by Jason

My first pass on the issues (in no particular order) would look something like this:

Economy/Jobs
Taxes/Budget
Social Security
Health Care
Abortion
Gay Rights
Immigration
Iraq
National Defense

wourd. i'll see what i can come up with.

dreamcastrocks · February 28th, 2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Is there a good site out there with presidential candidate (even speculative candidates) profiles? I'm looking for fairly in-depth insights: background, voting record, issue stances any historical lobby connections, etc...

Thanks!

That's a very good idea.

We need an official candidate profile for our Non-Presidental election.